Money support
We know that rising costs of living are impacting everyone, and increased prices for energy, food, and other necessary costs put pressure on household budgets. Please do not struggle alone, support is available.
Help from Incommunities
If you are concerned about your finances or paying your rent, we can help you. Get in touch on 0330 175 9540, use website Live Chat, or email incometeam@incommunities.co.uk.
Our Money Matters team can also support with accessing welfare benefits, debt management, budgeting, and more. You can contact them using this online form.
Government support
The Government has announced several financial support packages including:
- Energy costs support: All domestic energy customers will receive a grant to help with energy bills through the Energy Bill Support Scheme. This money does not need to be paid back.
- ·Cost of Living Payment for people on low income benefits and tax credits
- ·Pensioner Cost of Living Payment: All pensioner households who receive the Winter Fuel Payment will receive extra funding.
- ·Disability Cost of Living Payment: People with disabilities will also receive extra financial support.
Support from utiliy providers
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Cheap ‘social tariffs’ are available for internet packages if you are receiving benefits
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Yorkshire Water has a variety of financial support schemes available for its customers. Find out more on their website.
Local resources
Bradford
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Find food in Bradford – emergency food parcel and low cost food market locations
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